7 Days Later... Is the 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross a BETTER BUY than RAV4?? (Under $30k!)

[@CarConfections]

Looking to buy a Toyota Corolla Cross or any vehicle? Go to carconfections.com/new-car-quotes to learn about invoice pricing and get the BEST PRICE on vehicles in your local area!

[@ralphorlando8279]

Just upgraded from a 2008 Scion XB, which lasted me 16 years to a 2023 Corolla Cross. I bought the budget model that came with plastic hubcaps, no roof-rack and no light signals on the mirrors. However, it has cream colored seats and I threw on some chrome and black Indy rims. Added some chrome trims on the handles and mirrors and I gotta say, it looks twice the price. Elegant ride too. I am not a fan of the Eco and steer assist modes. Where I live, the roads can be chaotic and quick reflexes are a must. Glad I can deactivate them but not totally. Other than that, the ride is really smooth almost like flying over the road on wings. A+.

[@hwleitner2009]

I rented one in Cape Town- 1.8 l hybrid model with consumption at below 5 l / 100 km even with brisk driving. This is realistically all the car most people really need.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

I appreciate that you gave some downsides: hard seats, small gas tank, lower mpg. Other reviewers are overly glowing I think .

[@vik_red]

I'm glad the review highlighted the issue of having a smaller gasoline tank. Hybrid battery has to go somewhere and it looks like the gas tank was shrunk to give space to a portion of the hybrid battery. Will be an annoyance for sure to some.

[@A_A_J.]

400 mile range is about 15 miles less than the Subaru Crosstrek, main competitor... Crosstrek has a 16.6 gallon tank. I think. Let that sink in, it's the capacity and the efficiency TOGETHER that count, so you just need to comfortable with filling up a bit closer to zero but remembering that you are still MILES from running out of fuel.

[@andersriksson100]

Another downside is the back seats that fold 60/40, that's as cheap as it gets! Why not 40/20/40 or at least a ski hatch in the middle seat. Even some regular non luxary brands had that 20 years ago and they didn't even mentioned it, poor.

[@A_A_J.]

@@andersriksson100 again, when trying to keep costs down, something like that is just not needed. It's nice to have, not need to have.

[@andersriksson100]

@@A_A_J. Still poor, why make exuses, it doesn't cost that much more if you plan ahead.

[@linnns7104]

I wish they would just make a smaller version of the rav 4, it's too big for me but the corolla cross just seems like a huge step down in everything, not just size.

[@A_A_J.]

Great review: a couple of corrections/points: 1) Awesome that you pointed out what every other reviewer has missed: you can shift with the gear lever, you don’t need paddle shifters (I prefer using the lever, since I drive stick) 2) The SE *does* have paddle shifters, standard. Only the S comes without them. Really appreciate the sound check and your website with the master list. Would love to know what the 2023 vs 2024 Subaru Crosstrek sounds are, since Subaru has done a lot of marketing on how the new Crosstrek is more quiet.

[@CarConfections]

So glad to hear you're utilizing the website sound level readings! It was quite the task to get them all on there but we finally finished this week 😅 A 2024 Crosstrek review should be coming soon!

[@kathyrobertson4493]

Tell us the ground clearance on all models you review, it’s important to a lot of us.

[@chrise.cullen1902]

8 inches

[@gregnote771]

I wanted Corolla Cross, but the dealer would not budge on price. So I got Mazda CX5 at 0% financing...no regrets.

[@davidroth520]

Here in CA there are so few Corolla Cross Hybrids available, that dealers are adding about $5000 adjustment and still selling them all quickly.

[@buraqrider2076]

To person who reading this God bless you and your family ❤

[@Bigdawg0717]

Proud to be apart of the building of this great vehicle in Madison, Alabama #MazdaToyota

[@MrEnky007]

Can you guys install a 2" trailer hitch with a wiring harness on site?

[@Bigdawg0717]

I'm not a 100% sure with that, just guessing, the dealership may be able too.

[@viaPlanetNu]

How many are you making of all trims of these ? They're so hard to come by

[@Personal877]

Guys add more insulation for God sake

[@brianbailey7128]

That key fob looks HUGE.

[@walltiger6603]

i have the corolla cross with 2.0 gas engine. i use extreme driving style to get 5.0L/100km, which is 47 MPG.(i think i beat most Cross hybrid drivers lol) i never go over 100km/h, seldom let the engine go over 2500rpm when accelerating and hyper mill when ever possible. so l smile when i see the gas pump, and its a different kind of fun to squeeze for MPG. i fill up around 8-9 gallons which gives me about 375-420 mile range, so i don't feel you need to constantly stop for gas.

[@HumbleBearcat]

So the none hybrid Cross has the same gas tank size as the hybrid version?

[@walltiger6603]

@@HumbleBearcat gas model has 12 gallon with a larege reserve tank and i usally fill up around 3 quarters, so 8-9 gallon.

[@namvet1968]

You get 47 MPG? Is there any point in buying a hybrid?

[@A_A_J.]

@@namvet1968 If you want to get to a business meeting in a different town without having to shave again once you arrive, you may want to drive above 100 km/h, which is 60 mph ;)

[@HumbleBearcat]

If you can get 47 MPG in the regular Cross, you can get 60 MPG in the Hybrid model. I assume yours is the FWD version, how is the power?

[@alicea5]

Has anyone heard of the engine stalling? There were several reports of this with the 2023 model. I did a test drive recently and the brake was quite stiff. At one point, i did a hard brake and heard a sound as if for a quick second there the brake was stuck. I’m really annoy at the stop and go. I didn’t know it has that feature until it kicks on during test drive.

[@NoBettaFeta]

FWIW, I’m seeing 61.8 cubic inches with the seats down when I check volume specs online. Which makes sense, the back seat is smaller than the RAV4, it wouldn’t make sense to get up to the same storage capacity as the larger model.

[@poodmyself]

Just got my black xse hybrid 2 weeks ago had to wait only 3 weeks, they tried selling me on a white one but I told them I wasn’t in a rush even though black color is sought after

[@SenecaRaine]

Good to know the cargo specs, I was really curious about fitting my bike in there and it seems like it'll work out!

[@moneypenny174]

I like this car- great value and great mileage

[@sukhvirkhabra7845]

In Canada 🇨🇦 Toyota dealers are ripping people off with unbelievable prices so bad

[@SN-hg6bx]

Is why Toyota is wanting to do like Tesla, and hop over the dealer…customer would buy direct and car delivered to the door as ordered online🤷‍♀️

[@Joe-be3pw]

I’d take a base rav4 near 30k than a 28k cross. The rav4 is a much better built car.

[@ryanwilliams4561]

“What’s going on, KZbin?”

[@InsighterofTech]

Whaats going onnn, youtube?

[@2ndAdvent888]

I’m watching you watch!

[@CRVgarage]

It's missing the signature Toyota dashboard tray. Hopefully Toyota will add it for the next refresh.

[@fernandoherranz4095]

I actually saw the paddle shifters at 7:12, 7:20, and 7:44. Now that I've used them in my Crosstrek, I search them out in other cars I'm considering for the near future.

[@jet89pl]

how is crosstrek? im thinking of getting one

[@duckling4393]

$30,000 for a corolla...sigh...back in my days that price bought me a new lexus...I'm getting old.

[@jicalzad]

i agree; however, if you do a relative comparison to nearly everything in this class of vehicles, then it's actually par for the course unfortunately.

[@lindathomas2407]

You requested comments re the Hybrid's "unique" styling: I greatly prefer the gas model's styling...the bulbous snout on the hybrid is, IMHO, ugly!

[@looneytunes105]

The way it joins into the body in the sides is a deal breaker for me (unless you choose the black color to hide it)

[@jennifergala]

Such an ugly and cheap interior. I much prefer the Mitchubishi Eclipse Cross.

[@imdone1967]

That's ugly and cheap also bruh....

[@treads2595]

Yet another Toyota that you won't be able to get your hands on. 🙄

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Well said, forget buying this vehicle and being put on a 1-2 year wait list........

[@A_A_J.]

I just bought one... took a bit of calling around, but be persistent and you can get them. I locked down two and then bought one.

[@ofcbob6391]

@@A_A_J. above msrp?

[@beautifulXXdesasterr]

@@A_A_J.where did you buy it

[@A_A_J.]

@@ofcbob6391 At MSRP. I could have had one at $3000 above MSRP (ridiculous!), another at MSRP but they undervalued my trade, and a third at MSRP and they gave me a fair trade in value. But I had to drive two hours (Washington State) to get it.

[@celeschil007]

Great car! I just wish that you guys would choose more car trims with non-black seat color to review in your future videos.

[@CarConfections]

We agree. Unfortunately, we don't have any control over what they give us and apparently most people prefer plain black interiors vs lighter colored ones

[@gerardthai6467]

fully optioned, here in Seattle, the build comes to $35,500. For $7K more (I know that sounds like a lot but when you factor in the doable increase in the monthly payment) you can get an almost fully loaded RAV4 that gets just a couple mpg less but a bigger tank equalling a longer driving range. I would also assume that the resale might be a wee higher with the RAV. I drove both and ended up buying a fully optioned RAV4 SXE. This is a Great review!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Congrats on your new RAV4!

[@scoobydoo316us]

I think people looking here mainly are not wanting to pay the $7000 more or they would be looking at the car you already have. Not sure why your would come here to post about a more expensive car. Bragging or a dealer trying to encourage bigger sale.

[@johnnow1]

Then again for a few more $, you could get an NX hybrid which has a higher status label and better service :). Plus the Rav4 is going to be replaced with a newer model soon and the current model will look dated. Enjoy your car. I am just messing with your analogy.

[@padib2023]

You two are amazing! 💯💯💯💯

[@CarConfections]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelbrohl1625]

I don't understand why your mileage was that low. The only thing i can think of is that you did way more highway than city driving. I do mostly city driving and average right around 42mpg. I also am the only person in the car 99% of the time, so there is no extra weight from a passenger. Maybe that has something to do with it ?

[@pelotonboys66]

The Corolla Cross is easy enough to find in any trim level, but the hybrid is FAR harder to find without having a large search radius

[@stuartstuart866]

Thank you for measuring the cargo area.

[@CarConfections]

Our pleasure!

[@djferagamo3519]

excellent walk through & review

[@CarConfections]

Thank you kindly!

[@richardl8119]

Try to look for it in New Haven, CT areas but no dealers had it.

[@davcuts2897]

I really like your channel and have subscribed, but I wonder why out of all your 1,000+ reviews there is not one for MINI. Are there no MINI dealerships in Kentucky to work with?

[@CarConfections]

That's exactly right. The nearest Mini store to us is about 3 hours away in TN and they've never given us a press loan Mini either. Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@stevenkreiss2113]

Excellent review

[@tedwalker1370]

Is it direct injection or port injection? why does it have to have a frowny face grill?

[@mrmetmlbpa]

I love my 2024 xse hybrid

[@arunparkash9154]

How the performance and the features bro. I also booked xse hybrid corolla cross black.

[@tails300]

The wheels on the SE trim are not very attractive, which is a shame because Toyota usually puts really nice looking rims on those models.

[@mehmetbey79]

Turkiyede lansmani yapilip Bayilerin bile 2024 de sansinizi deneyin dedigi araba corolla cross Çağrı merkezi çaresiz .. Kimse hiçbirşey bilmiyor Filolar yollarda hemde çok sayida Sari siteler dolu.. yuksek fiyata.. Araç varmi Yok ... Satış politikasi cok kotu bence Toyota turkiye ne yapmaya çalışiyor anlamış değilim Araç yok mu var mi ne yapildiğı belli degil 4 zam gördü bile❤❤❤

[@SHISUI1185]

Is the cargo space enough to fit a 55inch tv??

[@viaPlanetNu]

My question too ! But a 65 inch TV 🤔

[@wongralvju]

Getting quite expensive. Depends on your annual usage, it may take many years to break even with ICE models.

[@roberthousehold6223]

if you average 15k miles a year it will take about 3-3.5 years to break even on the hybrid corolla cross vs the ICE model. well worth it considering the average person keeps a car more than twice that amount of time.

[@jicalzad]

@@roberthousehold6223agreed, unfortunately, i drive around a little over 15K a year due to the area i live in, so i decided to finally get one of these.

[@xaryuo]

Is the back big enough to sleep in?

[@slice1783]

Is there a way to disable the paddle shifters?

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Love the color and I might try to afford one.

[@michaelbrohl1625]

At 37 mpg and a 10.6 gallon tank your range should be well over 300 miles which is average range for most cars. I get about 400 miles per fill up on mine.

[@davids5313]

If a chr and a RAV4 had a baby

[@agpawpaw5912]

Does seats folds flatter vs rav4?

[@Bizcachi]

They're not flat at all

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

That tiny gas tank is a no for me. I need 500 miles before the the refill light comes or I’ll stay with what I’ve got. My Ford Cmax PHEV has great range but no modern ADAS.

[@NGMonocrom]

If you can actually find a new one on a Dealer's lot, expect to pay far more than $30K. Oh, especially if you want the hybrid version! Good luck getting one of those! Though not as bad as a Honda HR-V. Currently every single one in America is pre-sold before it reaches Dealers lots. Want something you can find and even be able to haggle? Perhaps getting 5% off MSRP? Go for a Dodge Renegade. Those are easier to find than a crooked politician in NYC. And I've lived in NYC since 1979. Just sayin'....

[@Venakis1]

Is this a new grill? Every corolla cross I have seen has the grill higher in the front bumper and the badge is inside the grill. Or maybe the non hybrid versions have a different front.

[@CarConfections]

The hybrids have thos face and the non-hybrids have a different look

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review as always, love the comment about bloating and Covid lol

[@CarConfections]

Thanks and have a great weekend!

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s nice! I like the blue!

[@darkspd31]

when I test drove, I thoght it was LOUD with windows up...bad bad

[@u33c214yb29]

Boot size is not the same, Corolla cross has smaller boot, comparing to rav4 both expanded and retracted back seats. Both are great cars, though CC is just one size smaller than Rav4 in everything.

[@i.h.7268]

It's like the Subaru Crosstrek

[@edgarvelasco7130]

Oxalate smoothie (oxalic acid from raw kale and other greens) on a daily basis - no thanks! Berries smoothie occasionally (except raspberries which are very high in oxalic acid) - yes

[@LittlePotatoRoll]

The interior if this thing looks like it's straight out of 2012 lol

[@robertgreenhalge1708]

Fully agree. I had the chance to drive a coworkers last week. Was shocked at how bad it was overall. Fisher Price level interior. Uncomfortable seats. Back up camera quality from 2010. Noisy engine. Rough ride. Horrendous visibility all around. It's Toyota, so it will probably last forever. But I could never put myself through this misery of having to drive this every day.

[@JuanFlores-il4yv]

Miles per galons😮 What is that?

[@suj3919]

Thanks WOW THAT'S AWESOME 👍✌️👌😇👽🎯♾️💯🙃

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Best in class

[@michaelbrohl1625]

Hybrid SE, no options necessary. 4 grand cheaper than similarly equiped rav4. That's a big difference to me.

[@vitkrivan9380]

Its funny how the lowest spec in Europe is basically the TOP spec in the US. Since you CANT buy a Cross without it being a hybrid and also all have a full digital gauge cluster. Thats literal joke of a cluster you have there.

[@Venakis1]

I'm wondering what model is that, the front bumper is quite different from the European models, the grill is lower here and the badge is not in the grill, while in the corolla cross I can find in Europe have the grill higher and the badge is inside the grill. However i find this one more attractive than the regular grill.

[@vitkrivan9380]

@@Venakis1 youre right, the grill is slightly different here in EU. I was just surprised that you guys still have regular gauge clusters in the States. On the other hand, the car is a lot more expensive here. Starting at around 32k USD.

[@Venakis1]

@@vitkrivan9380 I'm from Greece pal, here for the 2 liter base hybrid Corolla Cross you need 32k€. There is indeed no option for non hybrid version but I think that the hybrid is the best option anyway. From the exterior looks I prefer the american version with the blacked badges and the lower grill, it looks more aggressive than the european model.

[@vitkrivan9380]

@@Venakis1 oh, I get it now ;). but you're absolutely right, buying a Toyota without it being hybrid seems pretty pointless. Ive just purchased the new Rav4 hybrid, so Im very much looking forward to delivery.

[@dezafinado]

Well... Europeans are wealthier so Toyota sets higher prices for Europe and you get the digital gauge cluster.

[@reyakisakura3971]

Sad that the Corolla cross (non-hybrid) is going for 30k+ at dealers..

[@HumbleBearcat]

Oh, the small gas tank and lack of a spare tire might be a deal breaker for me. I might consider the RAV4 Hybrid or CRV Hybrid (love it but kind of too big).

[@jicalzad]

i agree, but admittedly, i've never needed to use any of my spare tires since i've been driving since '95 (**knock on wood).

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@jicalzad it's a peace of mind when you take a long trip.

[@jicalzad]

@@HumbleBearcat 100%

[@paintfatpurple7394]

@@jicalzadI have twice in my last car😂

[@walkingconifer]

It has Toyota safety sensor 3.0

[@jeet-Seattle]

I still like RAV4

[@RMwalkwithJesus]

Do not buy this thing. The 2022 had major CVT issues. The cam driven vacuum pump sound makes the engine sound like it has a lifter problem. This vehicle does not match up to the reliability the Toyota name has had in the past.

[@aussiedeplorable8670]

Why would you have a black roof and no spare tyre in a country as hot and large as Australia, this is a deal breaker.

[@nsiebenmor]

Yeah a black roof makes no sense. Its just for looks

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

After hearing about Toyota potential car fires, Toyota is a no no folks.........

[@roberthousehold6223]

oh please. name the brands that havent had a potential fire risk or recall because of said risk, its a very very very short list

[@Pglarsen]

I can’t stand the front gaping grills on new cars, looks like The Scream

[@gtzemis1]

I can’t afford the 3 batteries it will need I’ll just take the gas engine

[@traciebray6196]

Why is the screen constantly flashing? It’s very annoying.

[@roberthousehold6223]

i believe it has to with the refresh rate of the camera and the screen. they dont actually do that.

[@traciebray6196]

@@roberthousehold6223 0h good thank you

[@umbrawitchx1943]

Gosh that 0-60 purrr is just bleh…. 😩 I wasn’t satisfied

[@HarperPolo]

No because people's crosses cut off in the rain

[@aariznabeel5069]

Just buy a normal corolla or even a better honda Civic This is not worth the "I need a SUV" If you need an SUV, go for the kia sportage or save up for the Rav4

[@Central-Scrutinizer]

No passenger vehicle is a good value right now, new or used.

[@14energy]

I didnt like it, too loud on higher speeds, consumption nothing amazing and seats just not suitable for a taller person like myself

[@car24dude]

This is a downgrade or sister version of a RAV4

[@theoldman947]

The front looks like a nasty scowl that greets the owner every day. Unpleasant.

[@johnaquino5055]

that's a mazda cx30

[@markwhitfield7609]

When will you Americans get to metric?

[@KillerofGods]

Never, imperial works just fine.

[@surfingtothestars]

When are Europeans not going to depend on USA (via NATO) for defense 😂

[@davidhanson3345]

Too much money. Get a Rav-4 instead.

[@ms.b9093]

WAY TOO MANY COMMERCIALS!! Turning off half way through! 😡 Won’t watch again!

[@CarConfections]

We don't have control over that

[@mayito8531]

good cars, ugly front outside

[@Hbd2002]

Car dealers making ugly boring colors

[@mahdimir]

👌🙏🙏🙏

[@thebigone6969]

We need a vid about the best Bimmers!!! And if you complaining about the price of a car, you’re probs poor asf and can’t afford a Bimmer anyway! Buy one for me boo boo! Sorry not sorry!!!!

[@gumerdominguez4091]

Forgot to mention unbreakable ,,, reliability babe if it was in my list a crossover it ll be in my list